25 Mar 1971
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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1971
Page
1
Israel former prime minister David Ben-Gurion at 84 calls for withdrawal from conquered Arab territory except East Jerusalem and the Golan Heights. He warns that the hour of fate has struck and argues that a bad peace is better than a good war in seeking a settlement.
Waving crime scene photos, Deputy District Attorney Vincent Bugliosi asked jurors to seek the death penalty for Charles Manson and three female co defendants. He argued the case shows all defendants participated and that capital punishment must have meaning in California.
A complex early spring storm moves east from the Rockies spreading snow from central Kansas and Missouri to Kentucky. The system pushes a wave of wintry air into the eastern third of the nation with accumulating snow and slick conditions likely.
Recife reports roving bands of peasants invading towns in search of food and work as drought tightens its grip on northeast Brazil. One group fought buzzards and scavenged ox carcasses, illustrating extreme hunger and deprivation.
President Nixon told a Republican fundraiser in Washington that the event grossed over 1.6 million dollars as he urged Americans to look beyond the Vietnam War. He said the nation could soon see not only an end to involvement but a generation of peace.
British commentators split on the U.S. Senate move to cut SST funding. Some say the decision strengthens the British French Concorde while others see it as fresh ammunition for its opponents. Aviation Week editor Robert Holtz calls the vote a head start for Concorde.
President Nixon shows distress but remains philosophical over Congress blocking the supersonic transport project. He notes the episode differs from a prior stake of prestige on Capitol Hill that ended in defeat.
Frank Carlucci testified before Congress as Senate confirmed him director of the Office of Economic Opportunity and Nixon sent Congress his blueprint for the Action Corps. He said government aid to the poor will not slacken during agency mergers and the new program era.
The Senate rejected the SST Subsidy in a Wednesday vote, underscoring Dem efforts to soothe organized labor after spurning union pleas to rescue the supersonic transport program for jobs. The move jeopardizes President Nixon's hopes for GOP and conservative Democrat support in the 92nd Congress.
U S and Mexican delegates negotiate new import quotas for Mexican cotton textiles aiming for a larger share of the U S market. Talks began Wednesday to replace the May 1 1967 agreement that limited exports to 75 million square yards.
Lt. William L. Calley Jr. shows fatigue and boredom as the military jury weighs charges of mass murder at My Lai during a slow verdict process at Fort Benning Georgia.
The city council met at 7 30 a m to address complaints about the CATV company failing to show promised Spanish movies. Councilman Manuel Trujil and three other members, including Glen Ellis, spoke on the issue and related zoning and cable concerns.
West of the Pecos remains fair tonight and Friday with gradually warm afternoons. Highs 84 to 94, lows 45 to 63. Clem Crowley and Tommy Cowan reported dialing troubles. council to contact the telephone company for fixes. The council hired Omer Shaw, R. Salzar, and Joe Dudley for the Water and Sewer Department and approved tax adjustments. Joe Smith appealed a negative zoning decision on a mobile home. advised the appeal goes to the County Court.
West Texas and New Mexico pilots plan to attend the Open Hangar event at Culberson County Airport in Van Horn on Sunday March 28. Activities include a Fly-In Breakfast, spot landing contest, aircraft displays, and a 1 PM formation fly-over with rides and demonstrations for a proceeds toward airport improvements.
Raymundo B Hernandez, brother of a 21 year old woman charged with murder, was arrested on murder with malice charges and held on 20000 bond. Mary Luz Hernandez faces murder with malice charges and 20000 bond. Grand Jury may consider false swearing against the woman. The事件 involves a 30-30 Winchester shot that killed Alvarez and injured a young boy.
Regent John Peace of the University of Texas System will visit Odessa on March 31 for a 15,000 square foot building groundbreaking at UTPB funded by Houston Endowment Inc. He will arrive at 9 30 A.M. receive The Odessa Welcome and deliver major remarks at the ceremony.
The Reeves County Sheriffettes sponsor a Saturday night dance on March 27 at the Reeves County Posse Barn. Tickets cost $4 a couple or $2 for a single. Music by the Country Squires of Ft. Stockton runs from 9:05 to 1:00. the public is invited.
El Paso Union 76 Auto Truck Stop hosts April debut of Operation Gold Rush for drivers and tourists. Yolanda Veloz, Hollywood star, will distribute Bonanza Bucks redeemable for goods at six Union 76 stops along I-10 I-20 and I-40 with free coffee all April and rose pins 6 pm to midnight on weekdays.
The Boy Scouts of America Exploring Division will admit teenage girls to full membership in Exploring effective April 2 after two years of study. Coed participation expands to all posts with age 14 to 20, with adult women volunteers allowed in leadership roles under new regulations.
Burial is set for 4 30 this afternoon at Santa Rosa Cemetery for Manuel Mora 34 of Pecos died Tuesday at Kermit Hospital Mass and rosary were said at Santa Rosa Catholic Church Mora lived at 662 South Locust and worked for Automotive Proving Grounds He was born September 25 1936 in Pecos His wife died June 4 1970 Survivors include daughter Mary Jane his mother Helen Mora a brother Luis and three sisters Macy Navarette Ramona Nunez and Delma Toscano all of Pecos
The North Pecos Elementary PTA sponsors a garage sale tomorrow starting at 8 am at 516 South Cedar. The event continues through Saturday with proceeds aiding school programs.
New officers for the 1971 72 Future Farmers of America year include President Jimmy Martinez and Vice President Mike Precht. Secretary Mike Passmore and Treasurer Tom Passmore. Reporter Roger Harrison. Sentinel Gary McNeil. Historian Billy Griffin. Outgoing president Jim Dearing and others step down. Committees for the May 1 annual Ag banquet were named. Shriner Paul Davis spoke to the Downtown Lions Club on the Shrine Burn Institute in Houston.
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